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Jiubing Mao is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, precision measurement, and electrostatics. His primary research focus is on the development of wall-climbing robots, where he has made foundational contributions to understanding and modeling electrostatic adhesion. Mao’s most cited work, “Modeling and analysis of electrostatic adhesion force for climbing robot on dielectric wall materials” (2014, 23 citations), provides a theoretical framework for how these robots can adhere to non-conductive surfaces, a critical challenge in the field. He extended this analysis to conductive surfaces in a companion paper (2014, 21 citations), developing an accurate model based on a parallel-plate capacitor with dielectric layers. These contributions have helped advance the practical application of electrostatic adhesion technology in robotics. Beyond adhesion, Mao has also explored precision sensing, notably in “Multi-beam synchronous measurement based on PSD phase detection using frequency-domain multiplexing” (2013, 4 citations), which addresses multi-dimensional position measurement for robotic systems. While his citation counts reflect a specialized niche, his work is essential for researchers developing climbing robots for inspection, maintenance, and exploration in challenging environments.